A large fire has engulfed the hills near Apollonia, spreading into part of the archaeological park’s territory on the eastern side. While the flames have been contained inside the park, the situation outside it remains serious and the fire is pushing toward residential areas.
The flames also affected the archaeological park’s territory
The fire has engulfed the hills near Apollonia and affected part of the archaeological park in its eastern section.
According to information reported from the ground, the spread of the flames toward the interior of the park was stopped after the intervention of park staff and firefighting forces, preventing any further advance into the monument area.
Outside the park, the situation remains critical
The main problem remains outside the park’s territory, where strong winds are fueling the flames and making it difficult to isolate the fire outbreaks.
Hundreds of olive trees and considerable areas of vegetation have been burned, while the fire front is expanding at a rapid pace.
Risk to homes and farmland in Kryegjatë
The fire is advancing toward the village of Kryegjatë, increasing pressure on homes and properties in the area.
Residents themselves have joined efforts to stop the flames, in a situation that shows how close the danger has come to houses and agricultural land.
Firefighters on the ground, but the blazes are still not under control
Firefighting forces are continuing their intervention to bring the fire under control and limit its further spread.
However, so far the situation remains critical, while the wind and the extent of the fire front are keeping the risk high for the surrounding area.
The preliminary toll points to damage to olive groves and vegetation, while the main concern remains the proximity of the flames to homes.
In an area of archaeological and agricultural value, the scale of the fire once again raises questions about the real readiness to cope with such emergencies.